Orillia property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Orillia is 1.531692%, up 1.3% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $7,658 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.5317%
- 1.531692%
- Change from 2025
- +1.3%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 28 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $7,658
- Example value, before credits
Orillia property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Orillia property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Orillia (municipal) | Municipal | 1.378692 | 1.3787% | 90.0% | $6,893 | 2, 1 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 10.0% | $765 | 2 |
| Total (as published) | 1.531692 | 1.5317% | 100% | $7,658 |
City of Orillia 'Summary of Tax Rates 2026', RT Residential: Municipal 0.01378692, Education 0.00153000, Total 0.01531692 (published as decimal multipliers; shown here x100 as percent). Multi-residential total 0.02052838; New multi-residential 0.01669561. Single-tier city; no upper-tier rate. Council approved a 1.48% tax levy increase for 2026 (about $20 per year per $100,000 of assessment). The sheet also lists a Canal Special Area Charge billed by water frontage ($2.75/ft in 2026), which applies only to canal-frontage properties, and a BIA rate for commercial/industrial classes only.
Rates as published for the residential class. Bills can also include fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees that are not based on assessed value.
Orillia property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.422831% | 1.4228% | — |
| 2023 | 1.455684% | 1.4557% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.478489% | 1.4785% | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 1.511746% | 1.5117% | +2.2% |
| 2026 | 1.531692% | 1.5317% | +1.3% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Orillia (municipal) | 1.269831 | 1.302684 | 1.325489 | 1.358746 | 1.378692 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
Orillia compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesOrillia's total residential rate of 1.5317% is above the 1.4606% average of the 60 Ontario municipalities we cover. A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill: tax = assessed value × rate, so cities with high home values often have lower rates.
| Municipality | Latest year | Total rate (% of value) | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orillia | 2026 | 1.5317% | $7,658 |
| Stratford | 2026 | 1.7614% | $8,807 |
| Fort Erie | 2026 | 1.8953% | $9,477 |
| LaSalle | 2026 | 1.9389% | $9,695 |
| East Gwillimbury | 2026 | 0.9163% | $4,581 |
| County of Brant | 2026 | 1.2515% | $6,258 |
| Lakeshore | 2026 | 1.4373% | $7,186 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Orillia property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- March 15, 2026
- May 15, 2026
- August 15, 2026
- October 15, 2026
The City states property taxes are due on March 15, May 15, August 15 and October 15 each year. For 2026 the City's notices confirm the second interim instalment was due May 15, 2026 and the final instalments are due August 15, 2026 and October 15, 2026. Interim bills are mailed in January (March and May instalments) and final bills in June (2026 regular tax bills were mailed by July 2, 2026). Payments must be received by the City on or before the due date. Supplementary tax bills are issued when a property's assessment value or classification changes due to improvements or a change in use.
Late payment: Interest charges of 1.25% on the first working day following the due date, and 1.25% per month thereafter (the 2026 interim reminder states 1¼% on the first working day following the due date and 1¼% per month thereafter beginning June 1, 2026).
Look up or pay your bill
The City's property tax page does not describe an online tax account portal; contact the City (City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, 705-325-1311). Tax certificates are available through the City.
Orillia official property tax page
Pre-authorized payment plan at no cost: 10 monthly payments (February to November) or payments on the regular instalment due dates (sign up with the Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Plan form). Online or telephone banking (payee 'Orillia' property tax option; roll number without dashes as the account number; allow 3 to 5 business days). At most financial institutions using the bill. In person at the City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South (cash, cheque or debit), by cheque in the after-hours drop slot, or by mail to 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia, ON L3V 7T5, payable to City of Orillia.
From Orillia's official property tax pages (sources 1, 7, 8). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Orillia
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
Ask MPAC to review your assessment with a free Request for Reconsideration (RfR); MPAC states the deadline for the 2026 property tax year is March 31, 2026 (the deadline for a supplementary or amended notice is printed on that notice). If you disagree with MPAC's decision you can then appeal to the Assessment Review Board. The City directs assessment questions to MPAC or aboutmyproperty.ca.
Rebates, credits and programs in Orillia
All Ontario programsThese programs are run by the city or the province. Eligibility is decided by the organization that runs each one; follow the links for the official rules.
Charity rebate
Property tax rebate for eligible registered charities that occupy property, applied for with the City's charity rebate application form. Not a homeowner program. Run by City of Orillia.
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
A tax-free Ontario payment that helps residents with property tax and the sales tax on energy costs. For the 2026 benefit year the maximum is $1,307, or $1,488 for seniors, paid through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)
A tax-free payment for residents of 10 Northern Ontario districts to help with higher home energy costs. For the 2026 benefit year the maximum is $189 for a single person and $290 for families, paid through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
An annual Ontario grant of up to $500 for low- to moderate-income homeowners aged 64 or older who paid Ontario property tax on their principal residence. It is claimed on Form ON-BEN with the income tax return and paid by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Other property taxes in Orillia
Canal Special Area Charge in force 2026
Special area charge billed by water frontage at $2.75 per foot in 2026; applies only to properties on the canal special area, not to all owners.
Orillia property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Orillia?
The total residential property tax rate in Orillia for 2026 is 1.531692%, which is 1.5317% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Orillia (municipal) (1.378692%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Orillia?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $7,658 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Orillia property taxes due in 2026?
The City lists four due dates: March 15, May 15, August 15 and October 15. For 2026 the City confirmed May 15, 2026 for the second interim instalment and August 15 and October 15, 2026 for the final bill. Interim bills are mailed in January and final bills in June.
What is Orillia's 2026 residential property tax rate?
1.531692% of assessed value (0.01531692): 1.378692% municipal plus 0.153% education.
What is the penalty for paying Orillia property taxes late?
Interest of 1.25% is charged on the first working day after the due date and 1.25% per month after that.
How much did Orillia taxes go up in 2026?
Council approved a 1.48% tax levy increase for 2026, which the City says adds about $20 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Property Taxes (due dates, payment options, late payment interest, charity rebate), City of OrilliaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Summary of Tax Rates 2026, City of OrilliaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Annual Budgets (2026 levy increase 1.48%; 2025 2.5%; 2024 1.73%), City of OrilliaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22, 2022-2025 (Orillia C), Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Notices and Notifications (2026 valuation date January 1, 2016), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- MPAC sends Property Assessment Notices to Ontario owners (RfR deadline March 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Reminder to Taxpayers about 2026 Interim Tax Bill (Apr 23, 2026), City of OrilliaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Final Instalments 2026 (Jul 2, 2026), City of OrilliaTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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